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USGSMay 19, 2026

M4.7 earthquake, 28 km W of Ruby, Alaska

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 28 km W of Ruby, Alaska at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 4,848th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M4.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
28 km W of Ruby, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
4.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.0 km
Time
2026-05-19 11:41:22 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
64.764, -156.076
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, May 2026

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